The phrase, “life-changing” kept recurring as Eastern Mennonite University students reflected on semester-long cross-cultural programs they took to India or Central America in university chapel services held Monday (Apr. 21) ... read more about Students share ‘life-changing’ experiences from cross-cultural journeys
Student life
Commencement 2009: a weekend to remember
On an afternoon that felt more like summer than spring, EMU held its 91st commencement on the front lawn of campus Sunday, Apr. 26. Read more… ... read more about Commencement 2009: a weekend to remember
Four weddings and a commencement
Rookie track star keeps EMU In tune
Allen excels In first season By Matthew Stoss, Daily News-Record Michael Allen Samfee Doe still remembers the first time she saw Michael Allen. It was in late summer, around the ... read more about Rookie track star keeps EMU In tune
Students honored for contributions to campus and community
Ten EMU seniors were honored as this year’s "Cords of Distinction" recipients in an awards ceremony held following university chapel on Monday, Apr. 20. ‘Cords of Distinction’ recipients (standing, l. ... read more about Students honored for contributions to campus and community
Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
An expanding campus garden at EMU will soon, for a second season, provide fresh, organic and local food for the cafeteria while giving students a practical exercise in sustainability. The ... read more about Campus garden provides teaching tools and produce
Theater students tackle morality and technology
Theater at EMU is presenting three performances of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a wildly imaginative comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 16-18, in the Studio Theater of the University ... read more about Theater students tackle morality and technology
Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest
Seven EMU students spoke out for peace and justice in the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest held Mar. 27 on campus. Each speaker applied the Christian peace position ... read more about Students champion peace in annual oratorical contest
Christian leader Brian McLaren talks global crises with campus community
In his engaging, no-notes style, Brian McLaren calls his EMU audience to active participation in God’s new community. In his 24 years of pastoral ministry, Brian McLaren said he “spent ... read more about Christian leader Brian McLaren talks global crises with campus community
Veteran civil rights activist to speak on campus April 15
Joanne Bland Joanne Bland, a sought-after speaker with a compelling personal story of civil rights activism, will give a public lecture 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 15, in Martin Chapel of ... read more about Veteran civil rights activist to speak on campus April 15